This Pumpkin Dip is sweet, creamy and has all the flavors of pumpkin pie in a light and fluffy dip. It’s high in protein and easy to make with dairy-free yogurt, real pumpkin, vegan protein powder and cozy fall spices. Takes just 5 minutes to make and is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free with paleo, low carb and keto-friendly options.
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Easy Pumpkin Dip Recipe
Looking for a fun and easy appetizer or snack for fall? This Pumpkin Dip is full of warm and cozy spices and takes less than 5 minutes to make. All you need are just a few simple ingredients and you can easily customize the ingredients with what you have in your kitchen.
It has added protein powder so it makes a great high protein snack that you can enjoy as a pre or post-workout snack or dessert. The best part is that it tastes just like pumpkin pie so you can also serve it as an appetizer or dessert at your next game day or Halloween party!
Why you’ll love this healthy fall dip recipe
- This healthy pumpkin dip is simple to customize and packed with protein and
- Filled with cozy pumpkin and warm fall spices
- A light and fluffy snack or appetizer for autumn
- Easy to make in just 5 minutes
- Kid-friendly and naturally vegan, dairy-free with paleo, low carb and keto options
Ingredients you need
This protein pumpkin dip comes together in no time at all with just a few ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry!
For the fluffy dip
- Dairy-free thick Greek-style yogurt: We like Culina’s Plain & Simple coconut cream based yogurt or Kite Hill Plant-based Greek-style yogurt for an almond milk based yogurt. You can sub with canned coconut cream or regular Greek yogurt if not dairy-free.
- Cashew butter: to add creaminess, flavor and extra protein. You can also sub with almond butter, peanut butter (not paleo), sunflower seed butter or any nut butter of you choice.
- Pumpkin puree: be sure to use pure sugar free canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) or homemade pumpkin puree. Be sure not to use canned pumpkin pie filling though since it’s packed with other sweeteners and fillers.
- by roasting your own sugar pumpkin.
- Maple syrup: or sub any sticky liquid sweetener of choice. Use Lakanto Sugar-free maple syrup, liquid monk fruit or stevia for low carb or keto. May also sub with coconut nectar syrup, date syrup or Yacon Syrup for paleo.
- Pure vanilla extract
- Vegan Protein Powder: We use NuZest Just Clean or Sprout Living Simple Sunflower Seed Protein which are our favorite plant-based protein powder but you can use your favorite. We have not tested this with a Whey protein powder since we wanted to keep this dip recipe vegan but feel free to do so if it fits with your dietary preference or use your favorite Collagen powder.
- Pumpkin pie spice – you can use your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend or you can grab a jar from any grocery store.
Optional add-ins:
- Dairy-free mini chocolate chips + more for topping: we like Lily’s Sweets or Pascha’s Chocolate
- Chopped pecans + more for topping
How to make Pumpkin Dip
All you need is just 5 minutes to make this easy pumpkin pie dip!
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the nut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. Add the yogurt, pumpkin pie spice and protein powder and mix again until combined. Add more yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup or protein powder, as needed until desired taste / consistency is reached.
- Stir in the add-ins: Add the chocolate chips and top with extra chocolate chips and nuts.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with a mix of fruit, grain-free graham crackers, pretzels or rice cakes of choice.
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What to serve with Pumpkin Dip
- Serve with fruit: You can serve this fluffy pumpkin dip with some sliced apples, bananas or strawberries
- Cookies: We like Simple Mills Grain-Free Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins, Simple Mills Crunchy Cinnamon Cookies or Hu’s Kitchen Grain-Free Snickerdoodles to keep this recipe grain-free, vegan and paleo-friendly. For a low carb / keto version, use High Key Snickerdoodles or my keto shortbread cookie recipe.
- Crackers: Your favorite gluten-free or grain-free crackers. We like Simple Mills Crackers or Hu’s Kitchen Grain-Free Crackers. You can also use regular or gluten-free graham crackers if not paleo.
- Pretzels or rice cakes: We like Fitjoy or Quinn.
Storage Instructions
How to store: This creamy pumpkin pie dip works great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. If you have leftovers, simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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This Pumpkin Dip is sweet, creamy and has all the flavors of pumpkin pie in a light and fluffy dip. It's high in protein and easy to make with dairy-free yogurt, real pumpkin, vegan protein powder and cozy fall spices. Takes just 5 minutes to make and is dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free with paleo, low carb and keto-friendly options.
- 1 cup dairy-free thick Greek-style yogurt , We like Culina's Plain & Simple coconut cream based yogurt or Kite Hill Plant-based Greek-style yogurt for an almond milk based yogurt. You can sub with canned coconut cream or regular Greek yogurt if not dairy-free.
- 1/3 cup drippy unsalted cashew butter OR sub any other nut butter or seed butter you like, be sure not to use near the bottom of the jar
- 3 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree , not pumpkin pie filling
- 2-3 tbsps maple syrup , or sub any sticky liquid sweetener of choice. Use Lakanto Sugar-free maple syrup, liquid monk fruit or stevia for low carb or keto. May also sub with coconut nectar syrup, date syrup or Yacon Syrup for paleo.
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of plant-based protein powder , We use NuZest Just Clean or Sprout Living Simple Sunflower Seed Protein which are our favorite plant-based protein powder but you can use your favorite. We have not tested this with a Whey protein powder since we wanted to keep this dip recipe vegan but feel free to do so if it fits with your dietary preference or use your favorite Collagen powder.
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/3 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips + more for topping. We like Paschas or Lily's Sweets.
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans + more for topping
- Your favorite fruit , sliced apples, bananas or strawberries
- grain-free cookies , we like Simple Mills Grain-Free Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins, Simple Mills Crunchy Cinnamon Cookies or Hu's Kitchen Grain-Free Snickerdoodles to keep this recipe grain-free, vegan and paleo-friendly. For a low carb / keto version, use High Key Snickerdoodles or my keto shortbread cookie recipe.
- grain-free crackers , we like Simple Mills Crackers or Hu's Kitchen Grain-Free Crackers. You can also use regular or gluten-free graham crackers if not paleo.
- grain-free pretzels , we like Fitjoy or Quinn.
In a large bowl, whisk together the nut butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
Add the yogurt, pumpkin pie spice and protein powder and mix again until combined. Add more yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup or protein powder, as needed until desired taste / consistency is reached.
Stir in the chocolate chips and top with extra chocolate chips and nuts.
- Serve with a mix of fruit, grain-free graham crackers, pretzels or rice cakes of choice.
How to store: This creamy pumpkin dip works great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. If you have leftovers, simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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